The purpose of this public workshop is to hear comments on the disaggregation of Rules 6A-6.0902 and 6A-6.0903, F.A.C., into five separate rules for finer clarity regarding the requirements for identification and placement of an English language ...

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6A-6.0902: Requirements for Identification, Eligibility Programmatic and Annual Assessments of English Language Learners
6A-6.09021: Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners
6A-6.09022: Extension of Services in English for Speakers of Other Languages Program
6A-6.0903: Requirement for Classification, Reclassification, and Post Reclassification of English Language Learners
6A-6.09031: Post Reclassification of English Language Learners

The Florida Department of Education announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: August 4, 2011, 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Orange County Public Schools, Board Room, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this public workshop is to hear comments on the disaggregation of Rules 6A-6.0902 and 6A-6.0903, F.A.C., into five separate rules for finer clarity regarding the requirements for identification and placement of an English language learner (ELL), exit criteria of an ELL, the provisions of the annual English language proficiency assessment, requirements of extension of services, and post reclassification of an ELL. It is proposed that the time period for completing an initial assessment of English language proficiency in Reading and Writing be shortened. The requirement for former English language learners to be assessed on the annual English language proficiency assessment is clarified. The timing and requirements for extension of ESOL services beyond three years are clarified. Parental rights with respect to removal of a student from a language arts instructional program are clarified and the Standards for Student Exit from the ESOL Program are modified.

For more information, you may contact: Lori Rodriguez, Department of Education, Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition, Room 444, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or e-mail: [e-mail]. To submit a comment or view the full text of these rules go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.